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Erase your disappointments by celebrating sharp thinking

“Anytime you suffer a setback or disappointment, put your head down and plow ahead.” - Les Brown, motivational speaker In case you missed it, more than a thousand people in Minneapolis recently attended what has become an annual celebration – the sharpening of a giant No. 2 pencil. ...

How good are you at managing pain?

Pain psychologist Rachel Zoffness explains, “Your pain voice is your inner bully – that negative, catastrophic voice in your head telling you that you’ll never get better, that the future is hopeless, that you can’t go out with friends or walk in the park. “Get familiar with her,” Zoffness...

Born to be wild: Life lessons from a runaway otter

“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” - John Bingham, motivational runner In case you missed it, a Wisconsin zoo announced that it has called off the search for an otter on the loose since March, explaining that the animal “has made the...

Play ‘Discover the Secret Gems of Daniel Island’

We are excited to introduce you to a game created by one of your neighbors! Daniel Karsh is the creator of outer.games. In this week’s newspaper, take a look at the ad on the opposite page. Karsh encourages families to get out and get active this summer by playing Discover the Secret Gems...

The secret sauce to success

You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do. - Henry Ford A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to get to the top of that tree,” the turkey sighed, “but I haven’t got the energy.” “Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?” replied the bull. “They’re...

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Phasing out the penny makes no cents

“Nickel for your thoughts,” my Aunt Toogie announced as I entered the kitchen. “Isn’t it, ‘a penny for your thoughts’?” I replied, looking toward my lovely wife, Grace, who just shrugged and nodded toward Toogie. “Not any more, kiddo,” Toogie barked as I poured a cup of coffee. “The...

Doggone it: We all need friends

No road is too long with good company - Turkish proverb. Meet Reginald and Pearl – an unlikely duo for sure. Both are certified winners in their respective height titles by Guinness World Records. Reginald is a 7-year-old Great Dane from Idaho who stands 3 feet 3 inches tall. Pearl, a...

Are you good at receiving compliments?

When someone praises you, how do you react? Do you share a simple thank you and let it soak in? Or are you allergic to compliments and quickly brush them off? On the flip side, when the moment presents, how quick are you to deliver a compliment? “Genuine compliments,” says Dr. Ronnie...

Clip and save: Confusing financial jargon can be fun

“Tariff turmoil has created a spike in the VIX. QQQ tanked to new lows. The shorts are dancing in the aisles while call buyers are toast.” The statement above is an illustration of the daily tidbits I am bombarded with reading, watching, or listening to financial news media outlets. I hear...